Licensable activities and types of licences

Activities subject to licensing are activities that require a license or other authorization to perform.
For the purposes of this Act the following are licensable activities;

• the sale by retail of alcohol,
• the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club,
• the provision of regulated entertainment, and
• the provision of late night refreshment.

A premises License or Temporary Event Notice is mandotary to organize any activity that requires a license or to sell alcohol directly to a customer. Businesses that provide one or more of the licensable activities must obtain a premises license. Some of those:

• Night clubs,
• Alcoholic grocery stores (Off-licenses);
• supermarkets;
• restaurants;
• Hotels;
• Cinemas and theatres;
• Take-aways
• Burger vans

Engaging in an unauthorized activity is a serious offense that can result in an unlimited fine and/or 6 months in prison.